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Discuss each question. Have one person edit this page to write down key points from your discussion.

Question 1: How was this experience similar and different than your current classroom?

Similarities

• Use student groups that finish early to help others
• Have students talk to each other to help them learn the information

Differences

• Fearful of doing group work because of technology problems, differing ability levels, classroom management, etc...
• Only 1 facilitator/monitor in regular classroom

Question 2: How did this experience make you feel as a student?

• More accountable
• All had to contribute
• Confused at times
• Collaboration was encouraged
• Some did not follow directions-teachers are just like students

Question 3: What concerns do you have in trying to teach in this type of environment? How might you deal with these concerns?

Concerns

• Classroom management with very large classes
• Different ablility levels
• Technology problems
• Having to have a backup plan is a lot of extra work and waste of paper

Solutions

• Give students a structure that allows them to be social
• Take baby steps with technology and group work
• Don't panic--Don't let students see you sweat!
• Teach students to troubleshoot computer problems
• LEARN NC module Getting Started 1:1 (classroom management, copyright, etc...)
• Establish a working relationship with the TF, MC, or technician